Hi I'm Jen, a sober alcoholic.

I love this topic. It ranks right up there with gratitude. It reminds me of all I've been given through this program. For the most part, it has become an embarrassment of riches. I have my self-esteem, which helped me to get the job I have now and love. I have friends, family, both blood and chosen, and I have a Higher Power who really takes care of me. Every day that I don't drink, I receive another gift of sobriety. I receive another day sober and that is the greatest gift I've ever had. For a drunk like me, I was either going to die of an overdose of drugs or alcohol, or commit suicide and get it over with. Today, I love my life. Even when it's bad it's good, because it gives me the opportunity to learn another lesson and discover another gift of sobriety ... experience. My faith has been growing with each day, and I truly believe that with your help and my Higher Power I may never drink again, unless I forget that I have the life I have today because of this program. I must admit there have been times when I have struggled, but throughout those struggles I've not wanted to drink. I have seldom felt abandoned by God, but I have struggled with understanding. I get caught up in trying to figure out the whole puzzle based on one piece of information. I forget that more will be revealed when I am supposed to have more revealed. I need to remember that whenever I feel as if I am being left behind it's usually because I'm the one not moving; not that others are moving too fast. I am grateful for all of the gifts of my sobriety. Thank you for letting me share.

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